Russian forces conducted air strikes using Shahed-136/131 drones, one of which was shot down by Ukrainian air defense. As a result of the ongoing conflict, more than 140 settlements in various regions of Ukraine have been shelled by artillery, resulting in civilian casualties and property damage.
Since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops have lost approximately 376,030 personnel and 6,181 tanks.
Over the past day, 80 combat engagements took place on the frontline in Ukraine, the General Staff of the Armed Forces reports. Defense forces managed to repel numerous enemy attacks in several regions.
A car and a passenger train collided at a railroad crossing in the village of Yamnytsia, Ivano-Frankivsk region, injuring the driver of the car. The cause of the accident has not yet been established.
Ukraine's defense forces conducted 9 air strikes on enemy forces, targeting areas of concentration of personnel, military equipment, an anti-aircraft missile system, an ammunition depot and a communication hub, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
According to Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko, Ukraine has successfully passed the first half of the heating season, having enough resources to complete it. Despite potential emergencies, the country can import electricity from abroad and also rely on its substantial reserves of gas, coal, and nuclear fuel.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his willingness to visit Pyongyang in the near future, and North Korea has said it is ready to receive him. This information was transmitted through diplomatic channels, according to the Kremlin.
Sergei Tsegotsky, an officer of the 59th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade, said during a telethon that as many Russian soldiers had died in four months near Avdiivka as the USSR had lost in Afghanistan, predicting a similar collapse for Russia.
A new kindergarten for 650 children has opened in an underpass in Kharkiv, Ukraine. According to Mayor Igor Terekhov, this unique learning space, open even on weekends, is planned to be expanded in the future.
Iran has successfully launched the Soraya satellite into space. The satellite was placed into a 750 km orbit by a Gayem-100 rocket, the 10th satellite launch during the administration of President Ibrahim Raisi.
Israeli troops discovered a tunnel in Gaza that was used by Hamas to hold about 20 hostages, Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari said. The hostages were not present at the time of the discovery, but evidence found in the tunnel indicates the harsh conditions in which they were held.
Polish President Andrzej Duda will meet with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda in Vilnius to discuss Ukraine's security, preparations for the NATO summit, and Ukraine's possible accession to the EU and NATO.
Ukraine plans to introduce a national CO2 emissions trading system by 2026 to exempt local businesses from CO2 tax on exports to the EU. The country's Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources plans to submit a draft law on the system this year.
Local residents heard the sounds of drones, followed by explosions and a massive fire.
Donald Trump has often accused Joe Biden of having cognitive impairment. Now he's getting a taste of his own medicine from Republican nominee Nikki Haley.
The Biden administration's reassessment of U. S. natural gas exports due to climate change concerns is a concern for the European energy sector, which relies on these exports in the face of the ongoing conflict with Russia. Tighter controls on gas exports could lead to increased tensions in Europe, especially if the war in Ukraine continues.
According to South Korea's Ministry of Unification, the number of North Korean defectors, especially youth and elites, increased in 2023 compared to the previous two years. This was influenced by various factors, including disagreement with the Kim Jong Un regime and food shortages.
Ukraine's presidential advisor Mykhailo Podolyak has called on allies to provide additional weapons to support the country's military efforts against Russia. He emphasizes the need for high-tech weapons and notes that the 1,300-kilometer-long front line requires a larger arsenal.
U. S. lawmakers have enacted a ban on the Department of Defense purchasing batteries from six major Chinese manufacturers, including CATL and BYD, starting in October 2027. This rule is part of the National Defense Authorization Act and aims to focus business on reliable materials and companies that can be trusted.
A Russian court acquitted Zaindi Takayev, a Chechen contract soldier accused of killing his fellow soldier Magomed Shakhbanov in Pervomaisk, Ukraine. The decision, which is considered the first known acquittal of a participant in the Ukrainian conflict, is being appealed.
Explosions are reported near the Russian plant in Tula, where Pantsyr-S/C1 anti-aircraft missile systems and armored vehicles are assembled. The cause is attributed to unknown UAVs that attacked the area.
The European Union (EU) has drafted a ten-point peace plan to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which envisages the creation of an independent Palestinian state living in peace with Israel. The draft appeared on the eve of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
Russians are forming propaganda groups of pensioners in the occupied territories to sway public opinion in favor of Putin, according to the National Resistance Center. These pensioners are being used to tell local media about their poor living conditions under Ukraine and to campaign for Putin.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi intends to visit Ukraine amid escalating problems at Zaporizhzhia NPP due to deteriorating equipment. Despite the fact that the Russian occupiers allowed IAEA experts access to the plant, the situation is approaching a critical point.
Russian air defense systems shot down one drone over the Smolensk region and another over the Tula region, resulting in no injuries or deaths. The incident, reported by the Ministry of Defense, occurred on January 20.
In Zakarpattia, Ukraine, a couple attacked border patrol during a car inspection, injuring one officer. The pair, previously known for illegal activities, are now charged with several counts, including threatening or abusing an officer.
In 2023, Russia overtook Saudi Arabia to become the largest supplier of crude oil to China, distributing 107 million tons per year. Despite Western sanctions against Russia, China's demand for cheaper oil has reportedly pushed Russian oil prices above $60.
A dispute over the placement of flowerpots on the Walk of Fame in Romny, Sumy region, Ukraine, led to a physical altercation between the mayor, Oleg Stogniy, and the head of the Romny district military administration, Denis Vashchenko. Both officials claimed to be victims and shared their versions of the incident on Facebook.
A US air base in Iraq was attacked by rockets, leaving US servicemen lightly injured and an Iraqi security officer seriously wounded. The attack is believed to have been carried out by militants from Iraq amid growing tensions between US-backed Israel and Hamas.
The Russian Defense Ministry claims that its air defense systems shot down a Ukrainian drone over the Oryol region on January 20. The unmanned aerial vehicle was reportedly destroyed at around 22:30 Moscow time.
